Thursday (05/26/2011) afternoon, Kinokuniya book store, Sogo Plaza Senayan crowded. They were curious about the launch of the book "Scandinavian Explorer" by Asanti Astari. Those who attended were very diverse, there is a member of couchsurfing, a former ambassador, those who are fond of tours, tour guides and friends Asanti. They were really curious about what this Asanti's book. Moreover, the talk show that was held quite interesting: "Tips and Tricks Frugality to Scandinavian countries."

Asanti Astari, fondly called Santi was bluntly tells the journey to Scandinavia. Like a teacher, Asanti began talks with the country origin of Scandinavia or the Nordic Countries. Countries including Scandinavia is Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland. "The Scandinavia is known as a friendly nation. Each asked for help, they do not hesitate to help, for instance shows the way," said Asanti.

The author was born in Jakarta, January 16, 1980 is about to break through the barriers determined that had been impossible to overcome. What is it? Yes, who do not know if Scandinavia is close to the North Pole is labeled as one of the most expensive country in Europe. So do not try, you have a pocket just barely trying to travel in this country. However, Asanti able to penetrate that barrier. For Asanti, with careful planning, the streets of Scandinavia can also be fun. "Maybe it should be set-set meals, transportation, accommodation, and many, many take advantage of free facilities," he said.

Santi travel 7 to 31 May 2009. But Santi trip this time focusing only to Denmark, Norway, Sweden. For the entrance to the Scandinavian countries, Santi choose Germany. "Avoid direct flight," he said. The reason, expensive! Santi had diligently searched for airlines that will take him to Scandinavia. Santi give tips, if I can use the airline from Asia or the Middle East, because it is cheaper than airline in Europe.

Finally, Santi chose Frankfurt in Germany as an entry into Scandinavia. Transportation used by Santi presented in his book as follows: Jakarta-Frakfurt (airline Kuwait Airways), Frakfurt-Berlin (Deutsche Bahn train), Berlin-Copenhagen (airline Easy Jet), Copenhagen, Stavanger (airline Wideroe), Stavanger-Bergen ( Kystbussen bus), Bergen-Oslo (Norway in a Nutshell tour), Oslo-Trysil-Oslo (bus Trysilekspressen), Oslo-Stockholm (airline SAS), Stockholm, Frankfurt (airline SAS), Frankfurt-Jakarta (airline Kuwait Airways).

In this book, Santi invites the reader to know and enjoy more closely the various beauty of these cities and the customs, habits of the local community. In Denmark, Santi invites readers to visit the museum's Hans Christian Andersen, author of stories of children whose names are very popular in the world. The entrance to this museum is on the 3rd floor Department Store magazine. In this museum, visitors can see memorabilia of the writer, watch a movie biography. "Unfortunately the museum did not have a website. Hours open it flavor-taste following the opening hours of clips of the Department Store," wrote Santi in his book.

In Norway, Santi invites readers to visit Fjords. Because the Fjords is a place that must be visited while in Norway. The term, do not amit-amit been to Norway, if you have not seen the Fjords, the river width long, berlika and turns like the Amazon River. Fjords are best seen during the winter. Because the cliffs and hills on the edge of the river will be covered with a layer of ice or snow so that they are passing in this valley will experience a thrilling experience.

While in Sweden, the reader is invited to look the Viking Museum. In this museum there is the original Viking ship found in the waters around Sweden in the 1950s and preserved as an important cultural objects. "I was behind Stand up over here because she wants to see the legendary Viking ships. Placed in the middle of the museum, the boat is dominating the room. The high and even reach 3 to 4 floors. Because the condition is very ringikih, visitors are forbidden to ride on it," said Santi.

Not just invited to a tour, readers of this book will not be given tips and tricks on how to reduce the cost of travel for equipment that must be brought sera. "This is important. Like it or not how to maximize travel with limited money. You would be surprised if we go to the toilet only charged 2 euros or USD $ 25,000," Santi said laughing.

Santipun could feel how it feels to travel in Denmark, dubbed as "The happiest Country In The World." I'm curious, what country's population so there are really satisfied and happy of his country? It's funny if you can see what's like the happiest country in the world, "he said.

"For me, Copenhagen (capital of Denmark), offers a relatively relaxed town, city rhythm pounding as if slowly, making anyone who lives there would not want to participate adapt relaxed attitude to life. Beda really with Jakarta that anything completely take my quick and chaotic. In Copenhagen, although the capital of the country and in the category of modern cities, the atmosphere is more like the quietness of small towns and rural areas. Relax, relax, calm down. Stress was gone, "wrote Santi in his book.

Has been waiting for how many readers would have been a mediocre budget is meant to conquer the country Santi classmates Scandinavia. Santi said the number 50 euros per day. That covers the cost of living standard per day, ranging from lodging to the streets, with the assumption that living in a youth hostel or camping. "As much as possible reduce cooking and eating or snack outside. Where to go everywhere on foot or take the bus and just go one or two attractions a day," said Santi.

BASED 50 euros per day, Santi also invites readers to stay multiplying how long to stay and plus minus unexpected costs by 20 percent. "So if you want to go 20 days, assuming no savings of at least 50 x 20 = 1,000 euros. Add 20 percent for unexpected expenses, so you should have a 1200 euro. The more the better," said Santi.

Through this book, Santi open opportunities for Indonesian travelers do not hesitate to travel to the country, although far in terms of distance, different foods, different customs and different (extreme) weather. Now, terbayarlah been the result of hard work Santi for 8-10 months until it was published papers prepared "Scandinavian Explorer".